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Not What You Think
Recently students in the fifth grade class in St. Raphael School, Hamilton, dissected owl pellets – the undigested prey consumed by an owl, usually consisting of teeth, bones, claws, feathers and fur, compressed in the gizzard and stored in a pouch in the stomach.
Sweet Science
Trenton Catholic Academy’s Pre-K 3 class learned the alphabet, science and making dessert in one delicious lesson.
Beautiful Bounty
Gaily-wrapped presents and shiny new bicycles line the hallways of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Princeton, Dec. 17, in preparation for their trip to Martin House in Trenton.
A Flick of Faith
In honor of Advent, students and teachers in the religious education program in St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel, held class at the movie theater.
EXPANDED: Formed in Faith, Hope, Love
On Epiphany Sunday, St. David the King opens 25th year anniversary Before a congregation that filled St. David the King Church to capacity, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., spoke of how fitting it was that the West Windsor parish saw the Feast of the Epiphany as the occasion to commence …
A statement of Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.
Regarding the establishment of Trinity Hall, an all-girls high school in Monmouth CountyI was approached early in my tenure as Diocesan Bishop to give permission to build an "all-girls Catholic High School" in Monmouth County. This was not the first time such a request was made of the Diocese although …
EXPANDED: 'Taking The Plunge' for Catholic Education
Over 500 supporters of Catholic education charged into the frigid 40 degree ocean waters in Sea Bright, Jan. 13, for the annual and entertaining tradition known as the Ancient Order of Hibernians ‘Polar Bear Plunge.’
Youth encouraged to participate in Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest
The diocesan Respect Life Ministry invites students in Catholic schools, parish religious education programs and youth ministry programs to participate in the annual Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest.
St. Raphael School students explore new heights in learning
As part of the hands-on discovery approach to learning, St. Raphael School, Hamilton, students are participating in the Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch Challenge through Drexel University.
Geography Bee winner moves on to next step
Emma Quay, an eighth grade student in Incarnation-St. James School, Ewing, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 14, and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship.
St. Ann School announces 'Girls in the Lead' and 'Character Stars' initiatives
With a mission to infuse character education into everyday learning, St. Ann School, Lawrenceville, has expanded two key initiatives: “Girls in the Lead” and “Character Stars.”
Students busy on Martin Luther King service day
For many students in the area, Martin Luther King Day was a productive, soul-enriching day of service rather than just another day off, as they participated in service events organized by The Center for FaithJustice or the Catholic Youth Organization of Mercer County.
CYO Preschool receives asthma friendly award
Ewing CYO Preschool at The Hollowbrook Community Center recently received The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey Asthma Friendly Child Care Program Award.
Student battling rare cancer inspires principal
When one decides to become an educator, one of the top reasons is to teach students and help them to grow. Quickly, it is easy to see how students can often teach us.
Local priest, evangelist re-elected National Charismatic ministers
Trenton diocesan priest Father Jeffrey J. Kegley and Aberdeen-based evangelist and youth minister Caroline Gambale Dirkes were re-elected to three-year terms on the National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal at its meeting in Miami, Fla., Jan. 12.
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